The tuolumne band of me-WUK tribe will use funds to provide substance use and prevention services to all the tuolumne me-WUK tribal members, and american indian/alaska natives (AI/an) in their service…

The Department of Justice Office of Justice Programs Bureau of Justice Assistance awarded the Tuolumne Band of Me-Wuk Indians of the Tuolumne Rancheria of California nine hundred thousand dollars on October 1, 2025, under the Tribal Justice Assistance program (CFDA 16.596) to deliver comprehensive substance use disorder treatment and prevention services to Tuolumne Me-Wuk tribal members and American Indian/Alaska Native populations in Tuolumne, Calaveras, and Stanislaus Counties, California.

The recipient will provide outpatient-based substance use services and prevention measures using cultural and evidence-based client-centered approaches. The program aims to reduce the severity of substance use disorders, prevent relapses, improve quality of life and outcomes, and address those at risk of fatal opioid and fentanyl overdose. The services also intend to reconnect individuals with tribal culture and build community resilience.

The award obligates nine hundred thousand dollars with a period of performance from October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2030. Place of performance is Tuolumne, California. No conference activities are planned.

The tuolumne band of me-WUK tribe will use funds to provide substance use and prevention services to all the tuolumne me-WUK tribal members, and american indian/alaska natives (AI/an) in their service areas which includes tuolumne, calaveras, and stanislaus counties in california. The program will provide comprehensive substance use services and prevention measures to reduce the severity of substance use disorders among the tuolumne me-WUK tribal members, and AI/an population. The goal is to reduce substance use, relapses, improve quality of life and outcomes, and make an impact on those at risk of fatal opioid fentanyl overdose. Additionally, the program aims to bring individuals back to their culture and build resilience within the community.services will be provided on an outpatient basis utilizing cultural and evidence-based client-centered approaches.no conference activities are planned for this award.